Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy

Embark on a private day trip from Kandy to explore the iconic Sigiriya rock, the fascinating Dambulla caves, and the breathtaking Minneriya National Park. Enjoy a comfortable journey with a personal driver-guide and experience the wonders of Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural heritage.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sri Muthumariamman Temple - Muthumariamman Temple, also known as Arulmigu Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil, is a Hindu temple situated in Matale, Sri Lanka. The prefix “Muthu” translates to “pearl”, “Mari” means rain, and “Amman” signifies mother in Tamil. The temple is devoted to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility.

  • Ranweli Spice Garden - Matale is renowned as the prime location for cultivating Sri Lankan spices. This guided tour will showcase the various spices and plants grown here, with explanations provided for each species. It offers a great opportunity to gain insight into the spice industry. This visit is optional and can be skipped if it does not interest you.

  • Dambulla Royal Cave Temple - The Dambulla Cave Temple is one of the world’s most significant ancient temples. Built within a cave, it boasts a unique history that dates back thousands of years.

  • Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Known as the 8th wonder of the world, this kingdom built atop a rock is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-visit destination when vacationing in Sri Lanka.

  • Minneriya National Park - One of Sri Lanka’s major national parks, located near the Sigiriya rock fortress. It is an excellent spot to observe hundreds of elephants in their natural habitat.

What's Included
  • Bottled water provided for refreshment
  • Fuel surcharge included
  • All taxes and fees covered for vehicle and chauffeur
  • Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees for Sigirya 36$ per person
  • Cost of Minneriya safari (jeep +ticket) per person 65$
  • Pidurangala Rock temple lkr 1000/=
  • Tour guide fee of the lion rock
  • Dambulla cave temple per person 2000 lkr ( rupees )
Additional Information

This exclusive trip enhances your experience with a personal guide cum driver explaining the attractions and landscapes, complemented by the comfort of a private vehicle. Discover the art-filled grottoes of Dambulla. Examine the mountain-top ruins of Sigiriya, and embark on a 4x4 wildlife tour to spot the elephants of Minneriya or tour a local village. Your personalized one-day venture to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Minneriya National Park from Kandy is facilitated by a knowledgeable driver-guide. Travel conveniently to all three destinations, augmented with deeper insights from a driver-guide. Enjoy the sights of Sigiriya, Dambulla, and an elephant-observing voyage at Minneriya. The trip includes round-trip transfers from the hotel, with an offer to substitute the wildlife tour with a village visit.

Location
Sri Muthumariamman Temple
680 17 Kandy-Jaffna Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rohini1606
Aug 1, 2024
Amazing trip with amazing guide/chauffeur - The trip has been so amazing. Janaka was an amazing guide and chauffeur who recommended and took us to great places in and around Kandy. He definitely made sure we had the time of our lives there. I highly recommend his services if you are visiting Sri Lanka (especially Kandy)
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Navrinn
Jul 29, 2024
Best trip ever in Sri Lanka!!!! Must do. - Janaka is the best. Not only was his knowledge of the places he took us great, but that he made sure that we had the best time. He was very humorous as well. Perfect fit for the tour guide. We had a blast. Definitely must for all travellers.
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Mariekevn2011
Jul 26, 2024
Impressive view from Sigiriya's Lion Rock - The value of quality/price is good compared to many other tours. The guide/driver Janaka communicates very responsive on WhatsApp. He shared lots of information during the tour and was very helpful in explaining what to do at the tour to get access to the sights. He answered all my questions (I learned a lot) and gave tips for the rest of our trip in Sri Lanka. He bought some fruit when we were hungry. Very thoughtful. He had picked us up from the airport and was very helpful with buying a sim and getting into the hotel as we arrived very late (calling the staff). He drives very safely. The advantage of a private tour is that you can change the itinerary if you want. I would recommend this tour and tour company with this guide/driver to everyone.
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En
Jul 23, 2024
Packed itinerary,great guide and amazing value. - Friendly and helpful guide and driver. Definitely recommend and felt super worth it. You can't do better than this for a tour of Kandy. I really liked the tamil Hindu temple and the elephants.
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Carissat332
Jun 24, 2024
Excellent Service! - We had the best time in Sri Lanka because of Janaka! He’a very accommodating and have a lot of knowledge about his country. We highly recommend him!
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Winstonalfred228
Jun 11, 2024
Best Highlight of Kandy and Best Guide!!! - Best guide award should go to Janaka!! He is very hospitable, welcoming and on time!! We had such a great time in each location and the trip went very smoothly!! Actually after travelling to so many places in the world, when we come to Sri Lanka, I wanna skip some overrated stuff, I find Janaka’s itinerary very on point and its exactly what I need. We got so much done in a day and he is very flexible with timing, full of energy and always with a warm smile, if we come back to Kandy again, we will definitely call him again.
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Dilini1962
May 31, 2024
An amazing time, reconnecting with my roots - Awesome trip, with a knowledgeable and friendly driver Janaka. He was willing to adjust the trip based on our preferences
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Monit
May 17, 2024
Exceptional Tour Experience with Janaka: Highly Recommended! 💯 - We had a fantastic experience with our tour guide, Janaka. After reading the glowing reviews, we decided to hire him, and we were not disappointed. Janaka exceeded all our expectations with his exceptional service and warm demeanor. He ensured that we were well taken care of throughout our journey, making our visit both comfortable and enjoyable. Janaka is not only a skilled driver but also a cheerful and engaging conversationalist. His deep knowledge of the places we visited—Kandy, Sigiriya, and Dambulla—added immense value to our tour. Each site was brought to life with his insightful commentary and stories. Our trip was exactly as advertised, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. We highly recommend Janaka to anyone looking for an outstanding tour experience. He truly made our trip memorable!
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Hasta2286
May 11, 2024
Amazing day with the best guide - We had an incredible full day to Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla and Eco Park Safari! Our guide Ruwan was the BEST - very friendly, always punctual and shared lots of info and insight along the way. He is very kind and we can highly recommend him. We also visited a spice garden that my Mum found fascinating and 2 temples in the morning (1 x Hindu and 1 x Buddhist) My only feedback is that the company should tell us how much the extras (safari) were before the trip. We were surprised by the cost and luckily had enough cash to cover it. Well worth it, we saw at least 20 elephants up close and it was a highlight!
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Mhairir2023
May 9, 2024
Sigiriya/Dambulla day trip from Kandy - Janaka was an amazing tour guide and made our trip from Kandy to Sigiriya much more than we’d hoped for. He organised some amazing stops along the route including the spice garden and Dambulla temples. He was incredibly informative and helpful throughout the tour, I would highly recommend if planning any trips in Sri Lanka!
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